What (who) is underly - definition
underly
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Underly
The opposite of overly.
I'd never chase after a guy who mugged me. I'm usually underly brave, though, so it's no surprise.
I'd never chase after a guy who mugged me. I'm usually underly brave, though, so it's no surprise.
under-
1.
Under- is used to form words that express the idea that there is not enough of something. For example if people are underfed, they are not getting enough food.
Make sure that you are not underinsured...
Victorian cut glass is perhaps the most underpriced area of the antique glass market.
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2.
Under- is added to the beginning of nouns that refer to a job or rank in order to form nouns that refer to a less important job or rank.
...the new undersecretary of education.
...clients who wouldn't deal with an undermanager.
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under
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Under (disambiguation); Under (song)
I. prep.
1.
Beneath, below.
2.
Subordinate to, subject to, in subordination to.
3.
In a less degree than.
4.
For that which is less than.
5.
Below, less than, with less than.
6.
By means of.
7.
Inferior to, in a state of inferiority to.
8.
While burdened with, under the load of.
9.
When exposed to, while suffering.
10.
In a state of being liable to, subject to.
11.
In, in the state or condition of.
12.
Attested by, authorized by, signed by.
13.
Subjected to, being the subject of.
14.
Not having reached or arrived at.
15.
Bearing, represented by.
II. a.
Lower in rank or degree, subject, subordinate, inferior.
III. ad.
In subjection.
Pronunciation examples for underly
1. that underly a healthy democracy,
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2. the mathematical structures that underly
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3. and the principles that underly
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4. when these concepts underly our teaching
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5. are the same values that underly the Internet.
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Examples of use of underly
1. The apparent moves to deter Mr Sharif underly the vulnerability of General Musharraf as he seeks another five–year term as President.